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Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA)

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  1. Indiana University School of Medicine, 1044 W Walnut, R4-302, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA

    R. M. Payne

  2. Monash Heart and Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre, Southern Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

    R. E. Peverill

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Payne, R.M., Peverill, R.E. Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA). Ir J Med Sci 181, 569–570 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-012-0808-7

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